MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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